A few who restorer found to be quite shabby (3,5,3,4)
I believe the answer is:
the worse for wear
'quite shabby' is the definition.
'the worse for wear' can be an answer for 'shabby' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'quite' bit.
'a few who restorer found to be' is the wordplay.
'a few who restorer' can be anagrammed to 'THE WORSE FOR WEAR'.
But, I am unsure how the anagram is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for the worse for wear that I've seen before include "Drunk (colloq.)" , "Tired and emotional" , "Shabby; drunk" .)